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 March 1, 2018
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 Ballots for the March 20 Primary Election are
ready for those choosing to vote early at the Clerk’s office or by mail. View
the voter
information guide to see a complete list of candidates, public
questions, early voting sites, and more.
Voter Registration
Online voter registration is available through the Illinois State Board of
Elections until March 4. A valid Illinois driver’s license or state
identification card is required. Register now.
Vote by Mail
Have you ever wondered all the fun things you could be doing instead of
waiting in line on Election Day? We thought of seven ideas that can be much more fun! Vote from the comfort of your own
home. Apply to vote by mail by March 15.
Early Voting
In-person early voting at the Clerk’s office, 18
N. County St., Waukegan, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 2.
Beginning March 5, early voting will be available at
all 15 sites
throughout the county. For early voting, Lake County residents may use any
location regardless of where they live. Grace registration will be
available at all early voting sites, and residents must vote at the same time
as registering.
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Get ready for 10 days to savor as Lake County
Restaurant Week returns March 2 to 11. Featuring nearly 60 restaurants, this is
the perfect opportunity to explore the delicious flavors of Lake County. Enjoy
prix fixe menus and special offers at participating
restaurants.
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The
mental health crisis facing our nation and our communities affects everyone -
individuals, families, employers, schools, hospitals, the criminal justice
system, and more. Lake County is working with health and public safety partners
and community members to better understand the problem, strengthen and connect
services, and build a continuum of care. Learn more by viewing
this interactive story map!
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The Internal Revenue
Service is warning taxpayers of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax
refunds being deposited into their bank accounts. After stealing client data
from tax professionals and filing fraudulent tax returns, criminals use the taxpayers'
real bank accounts for the deposit. Thieves are then using various tactics to
reclaim the refund from the taxpayers. Find out more.
 Meet Bones, the newest member of the Lake County
Coroner's Office! Bones, a Belgian Malinois, is in training to become a cadaver
dog and to search for missing persons. Bones also will provide grief support
for family members who lost a loved one.
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Lake County students who plan to pursue a higher
education during the 2018-19 academic year can now apply for a $500 college
scholarship to be awarded by the Illinois Sheriff’s Association. Applicants
must be permanent Illinois residents and be enrolled full time at a certified
institution of higher learning within Illinois. Find out more.
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The Midwest's premiere environmental film festival, the One Earth Film
Festival will take place March 2 to 11. See a series of environmental films in
a variety of venues across the county. Learn more.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Dunn Museum
Opens March 24
Experience the new Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake
County during a special opening day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 24. Join guided tours, drop-in activities, and the opportunity to
meet paleoartist Tyler Keillor. Open to all ages, opening day is
free. Event
details
Preserve
Trail Repair
How do we maintain 205 miles of trails in forest
preserves around the county? Through the hard work and heavy equipment of
our Operations and Infrastructure department. Watch this video as Forest
Preserve crews take care of a section of the Millennium Trail at Singing
Hills Forest Preserve in Volo last fall.
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 Join the
Youth Conservation Corps
This summer jobs program is designed to employ high
school youth in natural resources, construction, and park maintenance related
projects. Recruitment is underway now for the 2018 season. View
the application for details.
Crew members work together in teams to build trails and
boardwalks, restore natural areas and waterways, and complete basic preserve
maintenance projects. Additionally, crew members receive training in first aid,
basic work and life skills, construction skills and environmental
awareness. The program runs for eight weeks each summer from mid-June
through early August. Learn more
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Learn basic disaster response skills
Learn how to prepare for a disaster as the Round Lake Beach
Emergency Management Agency offers its fall CERT training class April 6 to 14.
The class covers basic first aid, fire suppression and some ways to deal
with the effects of a disaster. Admission is free. Learn more
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